Kalliope 2015 | Page 22

When Tomas says goodbye, he throws his backpack into his truck filled with kayaks and wetsuits. He is soaking wet, but his Hawaiian shorts could pass as swim trunks. Because we are in a hurry to get warm, we do not appreciate him enough. He leads outsiders around the sea and sky of Achill promising a safe return. No bog bodies, only wet turf, steep cliffs, and tea. 22